# Linko vs purple (game)

The clearest difference is rating: purple (game) at 4.6 against Linko's 3.8. purple (game) also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 61%) and ratings volume (221 vs 26). Linko's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linko sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and purple (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

purple (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: purple (game) has 221 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Linko's written reviews are positive against 91% of purple (game)'s.

Linko ships an update every 4 weeks, purple (game) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linko | purple (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-relaxing-loop/id1608997896/reviews) | **[4.6 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [1PixelStudio Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046496163) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Linko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-relaxing-loop/id1608997896)

A simple and calming puzzle game designed for relaxation. Players rotate lines on a board to connect them all, offering an easy-to-learn maze-like experience for all ages. The game's revenue supports a stray cat shelter.

**Highlights:** Simple one-finger controls, Calming maze-like gameplay, Easy to learn for all ages, Rotate lines to connect, Relaxing mind exercise

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate low price. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate medium price. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donate high price. | $44.99 | one-time |


### purple (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929)

Solve 50 unique logic puzzles by making the screen entirely purple. Each level presents a new challenge with its own distinct solution. Hints are available to guide you through the conundrums.

**Highlights:** 50 unique logic puzzles, Each level has its own logic, Hint system available, Part of a color puzzle series, Designed by bontegames

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Favorite color game
- 🧠 Challenging and creative puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent color theme and design
- 🔍 Engaging brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 21 not working
- 🤔 Some puzzles illogical or unclear
- 🔍 Hints not always helpful

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 hint system not functioning properly
- Level 19 solution not intuitive

**Requested features**

- More color games (teal, magenta, neon, etc.)
- Ability to skip levels
- Individual sound/music controls
- Bonus levels or timed mode for replayability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linko free?

Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is purple (game) free?

purple (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Linko or purple (game)?

purple (game) is rated higher. Linko averages 3.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while purple (game) averages 4.6 from 221 ratings.

### Do Linko or purple (game) have ads?

Both Linko and purple (game) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linko or purple (game)?

Linko ships an update every 4 weeks, and purple (game) every 5 months. Most recently, Linko was updated on September 22, 2026 and purple (game) on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*